Won't let department get saffronised: DK Shivakumar warns top police officers of Karnataka
During a recent high-level meeting, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed strong criticism towards police officers, raising concerns about the potential saffronisation of the police department. He firmly stated that such actions would not be permitted under their government.
DK Shivakumar condemned instances where officers were seen wearing saffron clothes in certain areas, questioning the intent behind this behavior. He emphasized that saffronisation would not be allowed in their government, citing examples of officers wearing saffron clothes in Mangaluru, Bijapur, and Bagalkot. He further urged them to work while respecting the national flag rather than indulging in activities that could be seen as divisive.
The Deputy Chief Minister also highlighted the department's involvement in the PSI (Police Sub-Inspector) scam, where an ADGP (Additional Director General of Police) allegedly manipulated an OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) paper, which had adversely affected the department's reputation. He raised concerns about the harassment faced by Priyank Kharge, who had brought the case to light through a press conference.
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Shivakumar stressed the need for significant transformation within the system, starting with the police department. He emphasized that the government should send a message of change to the people and called for officers to focus on working for the betterment of the people and ensuring their well-being.
The Deputy Chief Minister also criticized the past behavior of officers, highlighting instances where false cases were filed against him and Siddaramaiah during their campaigning for the "Pay CM" campaign. He expressed concern over the lack of action against those who had called for violence against Siddaramaiah.
Shivakumar called for a change in attitude among the officers, emphasizing the need for a fresh start and a departure from old mentalities. He stressed the importance of maintaining peace and urged them to work honestly. He assured officers that if they worked with integrity, the government would support them. He urged officers to demonstrate through their work that positive change was occurring under this government, keeping in mind the faith that people have placed in them.
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'Strong evidence' available against Saif attacker, police tell court while opposing his bail plea
Mumbai, Jul 25 (PTI): Police have opposed the bail plea of the Bangladeshi national arrested for allegedly stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan with a knife and injuring him at his home here in January this year, telling a Mumbai court there was "strong evidence" against the accused.
Citing a Forensic Science Laboratory report, police reiterated before the sessions court their earlier claim knife fragments that got lodged near the actor's spine during the attack as well as a part found at the crime spot have matched with the weapon recovered from the accused, Shariful Islam.
These three pieces were part of the same weapon (knife) used to attack the filmstar, the police said in a written response to the accused's plea submitted in the court on Thursday (July 24).
Khan was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by an intruder inside his 12th floor apartment in upscale Bandra on January 16 during a robbery attempt.
The 54-year-old actor underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital to remove a piece of knife that got lodged near his spine during the attack. He was discharged from the private hospital after five days.
Shariful Islam, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested two days later for allegedly stabbing Khan.
The police, in their response, highlighted that the accused is a Bangladeshi citizen residing illegally in India.
If granted bail, there was a possibility that he may flee India and not appear before the court during the trial. The crime committed by the accused is of a "very serious nature, and strong evidence" is available against him, they argued.
In his bail plea, filed through advocate Vipul Dushing, the accused asserted he was innocent and had no prior criminal record.
Investigation into the case has practically concluded with only the filing of a chargesheet pending, the accused contended while seeking bail.
The alleged attacker has been booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections related to house trespass, robbery and dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous injury.
